Cynthia Usher

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss

About Cynthia

Cynthia Usher helps people work on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger and self-esteem using a person-centred approach. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience.

She keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. Clients can expect time to talk about what matters most, and to try out ways of thinking or behaving that feel more sustainable. Cynthia uses elements from several approaches to match what each person needs in the moment.

Her practice also covers a range of related issues. These include abandonment and attachment concerns, blended family issues, body image and caregiver stress. She can address communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and family problems.

Further focus areas listed are domestic violence, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, hoarding and immigration issues. Cynthia draws on a mix of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, existential reflection, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused strategies to support these concerns.

Practical arrangements such as session format and cost depend on location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches work for remote counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's concerns back in plain terms, helping people clarify what matters to them and try out different ways of responding. It suits those who want a conversational space to make sense of feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioural experiments. It can help with anxiety, stress, and low mood by building specific coping strategies.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choices and responsibility in a person's life and can be useful when people face big decisions or questions about identity and purpose.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and adapt the style based on needs, goals and personal preference rather than following one fixed method.

Practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you need details about available session formats, confirm the current options before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or meetings without needing to travel, helping to make therapy fit around everyday life.

Topics Cynthia lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Cynthia

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She lists stress and anxiety among her main areas of work and uses practical techniques to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred counselling and draws on cognitive behavioural, existential, psychodynamic and solution-focused methods as needed.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience in the UK as stated in her profile.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English and Shona.

What session formats does she provide?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Start by selecting the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.